Effective January 1, 2022, Assembly Bill (AB) 481 requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body (Board of Supervisors), by adoption of a military equipment use policy, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. 

San Diego Sheriff's Department Military Equipment Use Policy

Approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors April 9, 2024

AB 481 2023 Military Equipment Report 

Approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors April 4, 2023

AB 481 2022 Military Equipment Report 

Approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors April 26, 2022

AB 481 Military Equipment Use Policy

AB 481 County Ordinance Section 449

Pursuant to AB 481, the Sheriff's Department will publish an annual report to include each type of military equipment approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:

1. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
2. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
3. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
4. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
5. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
6. If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.

Public Meetings:

AB 481 Community Meeting Presentation (April 24, 2023)

AB 481 Community Meeting Presentation (April 25, 2024)

Upcoming Public Meetings:

There is no meeting scheduled at this time. Please check back in April of 2025.